Indians announce games for May 31 epic rain delay

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians want to accommodate fans who experienced lengthy weather related delays on Friday, May 31 for the Indians vs. Rays game at Progressive Field.

In an effort to present alternatives to those May 31st fans that experienced extraordinary rain delays and the subsequent after midnight re-start, the Indians will soon be providing fans the opportunity to exchange their ticket to one of two future games.

Both future games are Sugardale Dollar Dog Nights and feature post-game fireworks.

The Indians are adding a post-game fireworks show to July 31 and rescheduling the postponed May 31 fireworks show to September 6.

Fans will be able to exchange their May 31 tickets for one of two games:

Friday September 6th vs. New York Mets with Sugardale Dollar Dog Night and post-game fireworks

Fans holding tickets dated May 31 will soon be able to exchange their tickets for one of either July 31st or September 6th, subject to availability.

Visit Indians.com/ScheduleChanges for exchange details based on ticket purchase method. Tickets must be redeemed by July 1st to receive the exchange to either one of the games.

"We are always striving to provide our fans the best experience possible at Progressive Field and wanted to make it right for the fans who endured the lengthy weather delays and ultimate after midnight re-start," said Cleveland Indians President Mark Shapiro.

Added Shapiro, "We value each and every one of our fans and want to thank them for staying at some or all of the May 31st game. We appreciate their loyalty, patience and perseverance."